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Acrow Props

SWMS · SWMS-10362

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 10

This Acrow Props Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) helps workers understand the hazards and controls involved in using Acrow props to support overhead loads. It promotes safe practices and compliance with safety regulations.

It covers 13 job steps, from design specifications, arriving on site and setting up the work area to pre-inspection, installing props, inspecting and monitoring them, prop removal, completion and emergency response.

It includes detailed guidelines for pre-use and ongoing inspections to keep Acrow props in safe working condition, and controls for structural collapse, electrical contact, falling objects and manual tasks.

It suits construction companies, site supervisors and managers, and renovation and demolition services using temporary support structures.

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Acrow Props

SWMSVersion 10
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Structural AlterationsStructures or buildings involving structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Hand Protection

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Design specifications

    • Hazard

      Structural collapse

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Design specifications for prop type and placement must be undertaken by a qualified person (such as a structural engineer)

      • Ensure design specifications are written in a clear manner that installers can understand

      • Specifications should include drawings and measurements to clearly show this information and include the exact make and model to be used

      • Ensure documentation is available on site for all props in use including make, model, size and safe working capacity in the various extensions and restraint configurations.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure prop specifications are on site

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

12 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

13 job steps

  1. Design specificationsHave a qualified person specify the prop type and placement
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and check the site
  3. Work area setupClear and barricade the area around the props
  4. EnvironmentManage waste, waterways, vegetation, vehicles and animals on site
  5. House keepingKeep the area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
  6. Manual tasksPlace materials close by and lift safely
  7. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse, check and power tools safely
  8. Pre-inspectionInspect the props and check them against the specifications
  9. Installing propsInstall, brace and lock the props to prevent movement
  10. Inspect & monitorInspect the props and locks at least weekly
  11. Prop removalGet engineering advice, then lower and remove the props
  12. On completionSecure the area, check the props and sign out
  13. Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

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